Kootenay/Okanagan·Vernon, British Columbia
Provide experiences that foster students' aesthetic/artistic, emotional, social, cultural, intellectual, and physical development.
Collaborate with fellow teachers on Smart Goals, IEPs, IBPs, Safety Plans, attendance, report cards, and interim reports.
Deliver curriculum aligned with BC Curricular Content and Competencies.
Complete and adhere to yearly overviews submitted to the Vice Principal.
Manage time between grade-specific instruction and combined instruction.
Assist and team teach in other classes and with Language and Culture programming as needed.
Support student learning through intervention strategies.
Prepare and implement IEPs and IBPs, maintain records, and provide progress reports.
Assess student progress and recommend program changes to ensure IEP goals are met.
Ensure student work and corrections are completed and support students meeting deadlines.
Supervise classrooms and manage student behavior; supervise field trips and other supervision duties.
Develop and deliver unit plans inclusive of syilx/sqilxw knowledge and land-based learning when applicable.
Implement a student-centered learning program that enhances explicit school programs.
Implement positive discipline and manage conflicts involving student incidents.
Complete administrative duties including report cards, interim reports, and standardized testing/progress monitoring.
Attend staff meetings, team-based meetings, and school-based professional development days.
Attend nsyilxcen language classes for school staff with willingness to learn.
Take attendance daily and document daily notes.
Follow Cultural Immersion School Handbooks and complete required reports (e.g., First Aid and Incident Reports).
Communicate regularly with parents about student behaviors and progress.
Be physically able to attend work during school closures (regular school day).
Perform duties in accordance with OKIB policies and procedures; assist with emergency services as required
<p><strong><i>K</i></strong><strong><i>ʷ</i></strong><strong><i>U</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>K</i></strong><strong><i>ʷ</i></strong><strong><i>LIWT</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>L</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>NQMAPLQS</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>|</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>WE</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>LIVE</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>AT</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>HEAD</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>OF</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>THE</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>LAKE</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong></p><p><i>Located</i><i> </i><i>within</i><i> </i><i>the</i><i> </i><i>unceded</i><i> </i><i>territory</i><i> </i><i>of</i><i> </i><i>the</i><i> </i><i>syilx</i><i> </i><i>people,</i><i> </i><i>the</i><i> </i><i>Okanagan</i><i> </i><i>Indian</i><i> </i><i>Band</i><i> </i><i>is</i><i> </i><i>comprised</i><i> </i><i>of</i><i> </i><i>six</i><i> </i><i>reserves</i><i> </i><i>located</i><i> </i><i>in</i><i> </i><i>the</i><i> </i><i>North</i><i> </i><i>Okanagan.</i><i> </i></p><p><i>Come</i><i> </i><i>join</i><i> </i><i>the</i><i> </i><i>OKIB</i><i> </i><i>Team</i><i> </i><i>and</i><i> </i><i>enjoy</i><i> </i><i>all</i><i> </i><i>that</i><i> </i><i>the</i><i> </i><i>beautiful</i><i> </i><i>Okanagan</i><i> </i><i>Valley</i><i> </i><i>has</i><i> </i><i>to</i><i> </i><i>offer,</i><i> </i><i>including</i><i> </i><i>a</i><i> </i><i>great</i><i> </i><i>climate,</i><i> </i><i>stunning</i><i> </i><i>scenery,</i><i> </i><i>world-class</i><i> </i><i>ski</i><i> </i><i>resorts,</i><i> </i><i>golf</i><i> </i><i>courses,</i><i> </i><i>wineries</i><i> </i><i>and</i><i> </i><i>beaches.</i> <i> </i></p><p><strong>The</strong><strong> </strong><strong>OKIB</strong><strong> </strong><strong>offers</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>welcoming</strong><strong> </strong><strong>team</strong><strong> </strong><strong>environment</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rewarding</strong><strong> </strong><strong>job</strong><strong> </strong><strong>experience.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>You</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can</strong><strong> </strong><strong>expect</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>supportive</strong><strong> </strong><strong>work</strong><strong> </strong><strong>environment</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>total</strong><strong> </strong><strong>compensation</strong><strong> </strong><strong>package</strong><strong> </strong><strong>which</strong><strong> </strong><strong>includes:</strong><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>3 Weeks' Vacation Pay (scheduled on school closure dates) </li><li>Extended Health and Dental Benefits </li><li>Employer Matched Pension Plan </li><li>15 Statutory Holidays </li><li>Paid Winter Holiday Break </li><li>Cultural Leave </li><li>Discounted Silver Star lift passes </li><li>Retention Bonuses after years of service </li><li>15 Paid Sick Days </li><li>Paid Personal Leave </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul><strong>**Pro-rated</strong><strong> </strong><strong>based</strong><strong> </strong><strong>on</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ten</strong><strong> </strong><strong>(10)</strong><strong> </strong><strong>month</strong><strong> </strong><strong>work</strong><strong> </strong><strong>schedule**</strong><strong> </strong><p><strong><u>Hours</u></strong><strong><u> </u></strong><strong><u>of</u></strong><strong><u> </u></strong><strong><u>work</u></strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>37.5</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hours</strong><strong> </strong><strong>per</strong><strong> </strong><strong>week</strong><strong> </strong><strong><u>Start</u></strong><strong><u> </u></strong><strong><u>Date:</u></strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>September</strong><strong> </strong><strong>2026</strong><strong> </strong><strong><u>Deadline</u></strong><strong><u> </u></strong><strong><u>for</u></strong><strong><u> </u></strong><strong><u>applications</u></strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>July</strong><strong> </strong><strong>31,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>2026</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways: </p><p><strong>Email:</strong> recruiting@okanagan.org </p><p><strong>Mail</strong><strong> </strong><strong>or</strong><strong> </strong><strong>drop</strong><strong> </strong><strong>off:</strong> 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4 </p><p><strong>If</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>have</strong><strong> </strong><strong>accessibility</strong><strong> </strong><strong>needs,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>please</strong><strong> </strong><strong>contact</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Hollie</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Lachuk</strong><strong> </strong><strong>@</strong><strong> </strong><strong>250-542-4328</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ext.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>1011</strong> </p><p><strong>The</strong><strong> </strong><strong>successful</strong><strong> </strong><strong>applicant</strong><strong> </strong><strong>will</strong><strong> </strong><strong>be</strong><strong> </strong><strong>required</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>provide</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Criminal</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Record</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Check</strong><strong> </strong><strong>that</strong><strong> </strong><strong>includes</strong><strong> </strong><strong>the</strong><strong> </strong><strong>vulnerable</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sector</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>three</strong><strong> </strong><strong>references</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Ensuring</strong><strong> </strong><strong>the</strong><strong> </strong><strong>future</strong><strong> </strong><strong>through</strong><strong> </strong><strong>cultural,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>social</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>economic</strong><strong> </strong><strong>development</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>JOB</strong><strong> </strong><strong>SUMMARY</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>The Teacher will provide a variety of experiences that foster the child's aesthetic and artistic development, emotional, social, and cultural development, intellectual and physical development.
Bachelor of Education (or equivalent).
Valid BC teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch.
Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
Valid BC driver's license (Class 5) and reliable vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to teach at the elementary level and ability to teach split classes/team teach (grades K4-G7).
Experience working with First Nations preferred.
Cultural appropriateness and sensitivity toward OKIB and community; interest in Okanagan language and traditional practices; willingness to speak Okanagan language in the classroom.
Knowledge of content being taught and ability to plan meaningful instruction using BC curriculum with varied instructional strategies.
Ability to create a classroom environment conducive to learning and understanding learner differences.
Ability to establish respectful/empathetic relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Ability to gather and use information about student learning for assessment.
Ability to collaborate as part of an instructional team in a multi-grade classroom.
Effective verbal and written communication; sound work ethic and punctuality.
Knowledge and skill in computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel.
Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector and provide three references
It is important to value the contributions and needs of the parents and to work in partnership with them to provide a meaningful educational program. </p><p><strong>REPORTING</strong><strong> </strong><strong>STRUCTURE</strong><strong> </strong>Reports to the Vice Principal. <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>JOB</strong><strong> </strong><strong>DUTIES</strong><strong> </strong><strong>&</strong><strong> </strong><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with fellow teachers on Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Intervention Plans (IBPs), Safety Plans, attendance, report cards, and interim reports </li><li>Curriculum development and delivery following BC Curricular Content and Competencies as set out by the Ministry of Education for BC </li><li>Complete and adhere to yearly overviews submitted to school Vice Principal </li><li>Manage time between grade specific instruction and class combined instruction </li><li>Assist and team teach in other classes as well as with Language and Culture programming, as needed </li><li>Identify ways to help and support student learning through intervention strategies </li><li>Prepare and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBP's), maintain records and progress reports </li><li>Continually assess student progress and make recommendations for program changes, ensuring IEP goals are met </li><li>Ensure students work and corrections are complete and assist students in meeting deadlines; follow up on work missed due to absences </li><li>Classroom supervision and management and supervise field trips and other supervision duties as required </li><li>Develop and deliver unit plans inclusive of syilx/sqilxw knowledge and land-based learning when applicable and appropriate </li><li>Implement a student-centered learning program which enhances the explicit programs our school delivers </li><li>Implement positive discipline when required, conflict management of student incidents </li><li>All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services.
Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties </li><li>Perform other duties as required </li></ul><strong>ADMINISTRATIVE</strong><strong> </strong><strong>DUTIES</strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><ul><li>Complete student report cards and interim reports using school-wide format </li><li>Complete formalized and standardized testing, including progress monitoring when applicable </li><li>Collaborate with fellow teachers to develop Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and Safety Plans for students, and adhere to them </li><li>Attend regular staff meetings and team-based meetings </li><li>Must attend nsyilxcen language classes for school staff with a willingness to learn </li><li>Attend all school-based Professional Development Days as directed </li><li>Ensure attendance is taken daily and document daily notes </li><li>Keep informed of current trends in the treatment of children with special needs </li><li>Follow all guidelines as outlined in the Cultural Immersion School Handbooks </li><li>Complete other required reports such as First Aid reports and Incident Reports, etc. </li><li>Communicate regularly with parents to discuss student behaviours and progress in a timely manner, both challenges and growth </li><li>Be ready, willing, and able to physically attend work during school closures (regular school day) </li><li>Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures </li><li>All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services.
Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties </li></ul><strong>WHO</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ARE</strong><strong> </strong><strong>WE</strong><strong> </strong><strong>LOOKING</strong><strong> </strong><strong>FOR</strong><strong> </strong><p>You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered.
You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator. </p><p><strong>Education </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Education, or equivalent </li><li>Valid BC teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch </li><li>Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain </li><li>Valid BC driver's license, class 5 and reliable vehicle </li></ul><strong> Experience </strong><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to teach at an elementary level </li><li>Ability to teach split classes and team teach all classes within the school (grades K4-G7) </li><li>Experience working with First Nations preferred </li></ul><strong>Competencies</strong><strong> </strong><strong>(KSAs</strong><strong> </strong><strong>&</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Desired</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Attributes)</strong><strong> </strong><ul><li>Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of the content being taught </li><li>Plan for meaningful instruction, using BC curriculum content and competencies using a variety of instructional strategies </li><li>Identify and use a variety of relevant learning resources </li><li>Create a classroom environment conducive to student learning, and understanding of learner differences </li><li>Establish respectful and empathetic relationships with students, families, and colleagues </li><li>Gather and use information about students learning for assessment </li><li>Ability to collaborate as a part of the instructional team in a multi-grade classroom </li><li>Demonstrates consistent and fair decision making </li><li>Demonstrate sound work ethic; punctual; respectful </li><li>Effective verbal and written communication </li><li>Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy </li><li>An interest in the Okanagan Language and traditional practices, and willingness to speak the Okanagan language in the classroom </li><li>Knowledge and skill in computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel </li></ul><strong>CLASSIFICATION/PAY</strong><strong> </strong><strong>SCALE</strong><strong> </strong><p>$65,000.00 - $85, 000.00 per annum dependant upon education and experience. </p><p><strong><i>Preference</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>will</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>be</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>given</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>to</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>qualified</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>Aboriginal</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>Applicants</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>as</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>per</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>section</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>41</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>of</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>the</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>Human</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>Rights</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i>Code.</i></strong><strong><i> </i></strong></p><p>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & CULTURE <strong> </strong>JOB TITLE:<strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>Elementary Teacher </strong> </p>
Market context
Elementary teacher roles in British Columbia are typically competitive because districts look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Education, valid teaching certification, and prior elementary classroom experience. Demand often reflects local enrollment needs and staffing turnover, while strong applications usually show classroom management, curriculum familiarity, and adaptability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to the grade levels, subjects, and student supports named in the original posting.